Area high school students compete in Waw-wil-a-way DAR chapter's essay contest
Pictured (l-r) are three essay winners from their respective high schools, nominated by their guidance counselors: Allison Rockey, Lynchburg-Clay HS; Halle Reveal, Hillsboro HS; and Jacolyn Bolender; Edward Lee McClain HS. Also pictured at right is Chairman Kim Lacalamito of the Waw-wil-a-way DAR chapter. (Submitted photos)
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) award a local high school senior each year for a written essay about the benefit to local communities and the United States of being a “good citizen.” This year, all six high schools in Highland County participated.
The Waw-wil-a-way chapter held a meeting on Nov. 11 to present the award of $250 to the 2023 winner who may use the award for future educational or employment endeavors.
The high school winners, nominated by their guidance counselors, included: Abigayle Bogard, Hillsboro Christian Academy; Jacolyn Bolender, Edward Lee McClain HS; Elijah Fader, Whiteoak HS; Halle Reveal, Hillsboro HS; Allison Rockey; Lynchburg-Clay HS; and Avery Teeters; Fairfield Local HS.
The 2023 winner for the Waw-wil-a-way DAR chapter is Halle Reveal of Hillsboro High School, who was presented the award by Chairman Kim Lacalamito.
This year’s essay was titled “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It” with the focus question being: What are the civic responsibilities of a good citizen, and why are these duties, activities and behaviors important to the shaping of the America you hope to experience?
The essays were timed, and students didn’t know the topic until their counselors opened a sealed envelope. The essays were judged and scored by three independent Highland Countians who volunteered their time. The essays were all excellent, and the judges did not have an easy job.
We would like to thank each high school for their participation that benefits a deserving senior. Nominating guidance counselors are: Tina Young, HHS; Whitney Lewis, LCHS; April Peterson, ELMHS; Stacie Rhonemus, FLHS; Alison Bach, WHS; and Tyler Rhodes, HCHS.
Reveal and her essay will go on to compete, along with all other Ohio DAR chapter winners, for the state level award. Let’s all wish her luck and congratulations.